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Navicula angusta differs from other Navicula species by its linear, relatively narrow valves. Larger specimens may be confused with N. radiosa, which has valves that are more lanceolate in shape.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Navicula angusta LM3 Navicula angusta LM5 Navicula angusta LM4 Navicula angusta LM6 Navicula angusta LM2 Navicula angusta LM1 Navicula angusta LM7
Length Range
35-70 µm
Width Range
6-7 µm
Striae in 10 µm
11-12

Navicula radiosa

Kütz. 1844

Navicula radiosa LM2 Navicula radiosa LM4 Navicula radiosa LM1 Navicula radiosa LM6 Navicula radiosa LM7 Navicula radiosa LM3 Navicula radiosa LM5
Length Range
52-105 µm
Width Range
8.8-11.2 µm
Striae in 10 µm
9-11